Alienware 18 Area-51 Gaming Laptop

Model: AA18250
Estimated Value $2,299.99
Dell Price $1,899.99 $400.00
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Tech Specs

  • Processor

    Intel® Core Ultra 7 processor 255HX (20-Core, 30MB Cache, 2.4Ghz to 5.2GHz)

  • Operating System
    (Dell Technologies recommends Windows 11 Pro for business)

    Windows 11 Home

  • Graphics Card

    NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 8 GB GDDR7

  • Display

    18", WQXGA, 300Hz, 500 nits, 100% DCI-P3, Advanced Optimus, ComfortView Plus, G-SYNC, 4K Cam

  • Memory *

    32GB, 2x16GB, DDR5, 6400MT/s

  • Storage *

    1 TB, M.2, Gen 4 PCIe NVMe, SSD

  • Microsoft Office

    Activate Your Microsoft 365 For A 30 Day Trial

  • Home and Small Business Security Solutions

    None

  • Protect your purchase - View Support offers below *

    Mail In Service 12 Months, 12 Month(s)

  • Hardware Support Services Upgrades

    Alienware Care Next Business Day Onsite Service, 12 Month(s)

  • Accidental Damage Service

    None

  • Keyboard

    English US keyboard with per-key AlienFX RGB lighting

  • Ports

    Left Side Ports
    1 Global headset jack
    1 Full sized SD card (push-pull)

    Rear Ports
    1 RJ45 Ethernet port, 5GbE
    2 USB Type-A 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    1 USB Type-A 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) with PowerShare
    2 Thunderbolt 4 ports (for configurations with NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 and below)
    2 Thunderbolt 5 ports (for configurations with NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070Ti and above)
    1 HDMI 2.1

  • Slots

    1 SD-card slot

  • Dimensions & Weight

    Height (front): 0.95 in. (24.32 mm)
    Width: 16.14 in. (410.00 mm)
    Depth: 12.59 in. (320.00 mm)
    Weight (maximum): 9.56 lb (4.34 kg)*

    360W power adapter: 2.20 lb (1.00 kg)

  • Touchpad

    Multi-touch gesture Premium Precision glass non-RGB touchpad with integrated scrolling
    Multi-touch gesture Premium Precision glass RGB LED AlienFX lighting touchpad with integrated scrolling (on configurations including NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 Ti and higher only)

  • Camera

    Alienware 2MP FHD IR (1920 x 1080 resolution) camera with dual-array microphones and Windows Hello support 
    Alienware 8MP UHD HDR IR (3840 x 2160 resolution) camera with dual-array microphones and Windows Hello support

  • Audio and Speakers

    Woofer: 2W x 2 = 4W total
    Tweeter: 2W x 2 = 4W total
    Realtek Smart Amplifier ALC1708 (Woofer)
    RealTek amplifier ALC3329 (Tweeter)
    Dual-array microphones; Dolby Atmos; IntelliGo noise reduction

  • Chassis

    AlienFX Lighting Zones
    Programmable with up to 16.8 million distinct colors

    Color Options
    Liquid Teal

    Customized Features
    Alienware Command Center
    AlienFX Lighting Technology
    Game Library with auto-tune game profile functionality
    Fusion (Includes support for Overclock, Thermal, Power, Audio, and Audio Recon profiles)

  • Wireless *

    Intel® Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750 (2x2 320Hz) MIMO 802.11be Wireless LAN and Bluetooth 5.4

  • Primary Battery

    6-Cell Battery, 96 Whr (Integrated)

Reviews

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What customers are saying
Customers praise the Alienware 18 Area-51 Gaming Laptop for its exceptional performance and power. Many use it for gaming, video editing, and other demanding tasks, and are impressed with its speed and responsiveness. However, some customers have reported issues with battery life, overheating, and software glitches, which can be frustrating. Overall, customers are extremely satisfied with the laptop's capabilities and design.
This AI-generated summary reflects customer review from the past two years and is updated weekly.
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